Fiddle Instruction in Co. Donegal, Ireland

This list was provided in July 1997 by Caoimhín Mac Aoidh. It might be out of date now!

Fiddle Schools

• Annual Donegal Fiddlers Summer School, Glencolmcille. The first week of August. Up to 11 classes with many of the best players in the style teaching. Contact: Caoimhin Mac Aoidh, Tullyhorkey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (072) 52144
• Magh Ena Fiddle School, Tullyhorkey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal (072)52144 A private intensive fiddle school with classes and weekend workshops throughout the year.
• Weekend Workshops and masterclasses are run by Cairdeas na bhFidleiri at regular intervals at various locations around Donegal. Contact Caoimhín Mac Aoidh.

Traditional Music Teachers

Most classes run from September to May

• Francie Mooney - teachers at various locations around Gweedore area.
• Seamus Mac Gabhainn - teachers around Falcarragh area.
• Roisin Harrigan - teachers around Inishowen and Derry
• Seamus Gibson - teaches around Letterkenny
• Susan O'Reilly - teaches around Carrigart area
• Seamus Sweeney - teaches in a number of locations ranging from Bundoran to Kilcar
• Caoimhin Mac Aoidh - teaches in Ballyshannon
• Martin McGinley - teaches in Killybegs and Carrick
• John Byrne & Mick Brown jointly teach in Carrick

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